Understanding HPV Warts: Transmission Risks and Precautions
Anxiety inquiry Hello Doctor, I am the one who previously asked about viral warts and have a few more questions after consulting several doctors. 1. I was in contact with a colleague who had viral warts on his hand, which had been treated, but there was a spot that looked like ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
1. There is generally no risk of infection in basic daily activities, so there is no need to worry. 2. The likelihood of infection is higher when coming into contact with areas affected by the patient's viral warts. 3. The changes on your hands need to be directly examin...[Read More] Understanding HPV Warts: Transmission Risks and Precautions
Can Eating Rice from Your Hand Spread Viral Warts?
Rice grain infection Hello Doctor, I am the one who previously inquired about some issues regarding viral warts. Today, something happened that has me worried. While I was eating, a grain of rice fell onto my palm, and I directly picked it up with my mouth and ate it. If there is...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Currently, there are no cases of infection due to the situation you described. Evidence-based medicine is not suitable for answering hypothetical questions. It is recommended to seek outpatient consultation if you are feeling unwell.[Read More] Can Eating Rice from Your Hand Spread Viral Warts?
Understanding Syphilis and Wart Transmission Risks: A Doctor's Insight
Please, doctor? Hello, Doctor. Thank you for your previous response. 1. I read online that there is a possibility of syphilis infection through contact with wounds, but I'm unsure if this is true. Does the wound need to be large for this to happen? I would like to ask if t...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
The chance of contracting syphilis through wound contact is very low; it primarily spreads through sexual intercourse and blood exposure. It is advised not to believe misleading information found online. There is no need to go to the hospital for blood tests regarding this. As fo...[Read More] Understanding Syphilis and Wart Transmission Risks: A Doctor's Insight
Understanding the Risks of Warts and STIs: Your Questions Answered
149770 follow-up question 1. Hello Doctor, I have a question. My colleague has a viral wart, but he has already undergone cryotherapy twice, and the doctor told him to just observe it afterward. However, the area where he was treated has not completely healed, and there is anothe...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Viral warts must be assessed through a direct examination of the skin condition, and it is not possible to answer hypothetical questions regarding your colleague's situation. It is recommended that if you have any abnormal skin conditions, you seek consultation with a dermat...[Read More] Understanding the Risks of Warts and STIs: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Syphilis Infection Risks: Common Questions Answered
Risk of Syphilis Infection 1. Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask if contact with a wound can lead to syphilis infection. I am unsure if the term "wound" includes minor cuts. I have acne on my cheek and small cuts from shaving. If I come into contact with someone else&#x...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection primarily transmitted through sexual intercourse. In contrast, genital warts require direct contact with the lesions for a higher chance of infection. Currently, evidence-based medicine cannot address too many hypothetical questions. I...[Read More] Understanding Syphilis Infection Risks: Common Questions Answered
Understanding Viral Warts: Risks, Transmission, and Prevention
Viral warts issue? 1. Hello Doctor, I have some concerns. My colleague has a viral wart on his hand, and he has already undergone cryotherapy twice. The doctor advised him to just monitor it afterward, but the frozen area has not completely healed. Additionally, there is another ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
The risk of infection from viral warts is higher with direct contact with the affected area, while the risk is lower when contacting normal skin. Based on your description, the likelihood of infection seems low. It is recommended to simply monitor the condition of your skin. If y...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Risks, Transmission, and Prevention
Understanding Urethral Mucosa: Risks, Anatomy, and Infection Concerns
Urethral mucosa 1. The doctor is correct in saying that the urethral opening, when opened, reveals a moist surface that is the urethral mucosa. 2. Yes, when you open the urethral opening and touch the interior, you are likely touching the urethral mucosa. 3. It is possible to tou...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
The location of the mucosa is an anatomical issue that cannot be simply defined in relation to other hypothetical questions. Evidence-based medicine cannot address these hypothetical questions.[Read More] Understanding Urethral Mucosa: Risks, Anatomy, and Infection Concerns
Understanding Mucosal Infections: Key Questions About Urethral Health
Final inquiry about the mucosa? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a few questions: 1. Is the area at the tip of the urethral opening that can be touched with a finger considered mucosa? 2. Or is the mucosal area located deeper inside, which cannot be reached by hand? 3. Or i...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
It is indeed true that the location is at the mucosal area; however, it is recommended not to be overly fixated on the mucosal location and not to make assumptions about the situation. It is advisable to seek medical consultation based on your actual condition.[Read More] Understanding Mucosal Infections: Key Questions About Urethral Health
Understanding Mucosal Structure and HIV Infection Risks: Key Insights
Mucosal structure 1. The innermost layer is indeed the mucosal layer, the middle layer is the muscular layer, and the outer layer is the fibrous layer. Therefore, when touching the external surface of the urethral opening, you are only touching the fibrous layer and not the mucos...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Your understanding of mucous membranes is correct, but the scenarios you are imagining are hypothetical. It is not advisable to undergo screening unless there has been actual sexual activity. Most screening facilities also recommend testing primarily when there has been unsafe se...[Read More] Understanding Mucosal Structure and HIV Infection Risks: Key Insights
Understanding Mucosal Contact and HIV Infection Risks: Key Insights
Mucosal contact 1. Is the surface of the male urethral opening considered mucosa, or does it only become mucosa further inside? Where exactly is the mucosa of the urethral opening located? 2. Is the surface of the glans penis considered glans mucosa, or is the mucosa only found f...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
The term "mucosa" or "genital mucosa" refers to the inner lining structure of the reproductive organs. For detailed anatomical locations, it is recommended to consult physiology-related textbooks for research, as much of the information available online can be...[Read More] Understanding Mucosal Contact and HIV Infection Risks: Key Insights
Understanding HIV Transmission Risks and Urethral Mucosa
Urethral mucosa Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a few questions: 1. If I touch surfaces in the external environment, such as a bathroom doorknob or faucet, that may have HIV-infected blood or bodily fluids, and then touch my urethral opening, is there a possibility of contra...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
The scenarios you described currently do not have any reported cases of infection. As mentioned in previous responses, medicine emphasizes evidence-based practice and can only provide answers based on actual situations, not hypothetical questions. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Understanding HIV Transmission Risks and Urethral Mucosa
Understanding Bloodborne Infection Risks: HIV, Syphilis, and Gonorrhea Concerns
Blood infection issues? Hello Doctor, I am the person who previously had a small abrasion near the penile frenulum due to masturbation. I am concerned that while using the restroom at work, my hands might touch external surfaces like the restroom doorknob or faucet, and then inad...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
1 and 2: Yes 3 and 4: It depends on the situation 5 to 12: No, because there are currently no clinical cases like this 13: The situation varies; your condition will not 14: No 15: There is no definitive conclusion; it depends on the situation 16: Not necessary[Read More] Understanding Bloodborne Infection Risks: HIV, Syphilis, and Gonorrhea Concerns
Understanding STD Risks: Can You Get Infected from Indirect Contact?
Questions about sexually transmitted diseases? I'm the person who previously had a small abrasion next to the penile frenulum due to masturbation, and I'm concerned about the possibility of contracting HIV, syphilis, or gonorrhea from touching external surfaces like bat...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
1. Symptoms may occur, but they are not guaranteed. 2. There is no need to worry. 3 and 4. Symptoms vary from person to person and cannot be generalized. 5 and 6. It depends on the specific situation. 7. There is no residual effect. 8-10. Symptoms vary from person to person and c...[Read More] Understanding STD Risks: Can You Get Infected from Indirect Contact?
Understanding Penile Health: Concerns About Infections and Symptoms
Post-examination inquiry? Hello doctor, I am the one who had a small abrasion next to the penile frenulum due to masturbation. I am worried that if my hands touch external surfaces like a bathroom doorknob or faucet, and then touch the abrasion, I might get infected with HIV, syp...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. Yes, it can be distinguished. 2. Currently, it is not. 3. It is definitely not syphilis, so there is no need for a blood test. 4. This is not related to balanitis. 5. It cannot be transmitted this way. 6. No. 7. No. 8. No. 9. It can still occur, but th...[Read More] Understanding Penile Health: Concerns About Infections and Symptoms
Understanding Balanitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Concerns Explained
Balanitis issues? 1. Indirect transmission means that the wound must come into direct contact with the virus left on the doorknob. If the virus is first touched by the hand and then the hand touches the wound, it does not transmit HIV, syphilis, or gonorrhea, correct? 2. Doctor...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
1. It is not contagious. 2. This requires a direct consultation to determine; it is recommended to consult a urologist. 3. This requires a direct consultation to determine; it is recommended to consult a urologist. 4. Not necessarily; each individual's constitution is ...[Read More] Understanding Balanitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Concerns Explained
Understanding STD Risks: Do Minor Cuts Lead to HIV or Syphilis Infection?
Final inquiry? Hello, doctor. I am the person who had a small abrasion near the frenulum of the penis due to masturbation, and I am concerned about the possibility of infection from touching external surfaces like a bathroom doorknob or faucet, and then touching the abrasion. I a...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
1. Yes, the conditions you described do not pose a risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 2. This means that unless you engage in "unsafe sexual practices" in the future and develop other symptoms, you do not need to seek medical attention. 3. Yes, it will not...[Read More] Understanding STD Risks: Do Minor Cuts Lead to HIV or Syphilis Infection?
Understanding STD Risks: Concerns About Skin Injuries and Infection
Please ask again? Hello, doctor. I am the person who had a small abrasion near the penile frenulum due to masturbation, and I am worried about the possibility of infection from touching external surfaces such as restroom doorknobs or faucets, and then touching the abrasion, poten...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. Based on the symptoms you described, they are not indicative of syphilis, and the manner of contact you mentioned would not lead to syphilis transmission. 2. Most sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are transmitted through sexual intercourse; a small number of HIV...[Read More] Understanding STD Risks: Concerns About Skin Injuries and Infection
Allergies and Excessive Sleepiness: Understanding Your Symptoms
Allergy + Drowsiness Recently, I have been experiencing multiple physical abnormalities, including dry mouth, dry eyes, and itchy dry skin (I have a history of urticaria, but this sensation feels different. Only specific areas of my hands and feet are dry and itchy, and there are...
Dr. Gao Jiankai Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Here is the response to your question: 1. You have noticeable symptoms of dryness, which may be related to issues with your immune system, particularly Sjögren's syndrome or related autoimmune diseases. 2. It is recommended that you first c...[Read More] Allergies and Excessive Sleepiness: Understanding Your Symptoms
Understanding Infection Risks: Can Brief Contact Transmit Viruses?
Addressing worries? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for asking a question. I have no experience with sexual intercourse. The doctor mentioned that if there is a virus, but I only touched the wound for a few seconds, the virus on my hand would not remain on the wound, right? However, s...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the virus that causes warts (commonly referred to as "cauliflower" in this context) is indeed highly contagious, but the infection rate is not 100%. The likelihood of infection depends on factors such as the location of contact, duration of exposure, viral load, ...[Read More] Understanding Infection Risks: Can Brief Contact Transmit Viruses?
Concerns About Indirect HPV Infection and Skin Lesions
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Hello doctor, recently I had a small abrasion on my genital area. While at work, I check the abrasion in the restroom, and I sometimes touch it with my hands. I'm worried that if I wash my hands before using the restroom but then touch ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the vast majority of cauliflower warts (condylomas) are caused by sexual activity, although a small number can be transmitted through contact, but the chances are very low. Based on your description of these daily activities, they are unlikely to cause infection. It is adv...[Read More] Concerns About Indirect HPV Infection and Skin Lesions